MTD 214-031-000 - Manual (Page 8)

6. After engine starts, push choke knob gradual­
ly in to “OFF” position.
NOTE
Warm engine should not need chok­
ing.
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Pull Out To Choke
(SJipwn in Choke Posi' ion)
FIGURE 12.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to “STOP’ posi­
tion.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark filug to
prevent accidental starting while equiament
is unattended.
CONTROLLING SPEED AND TILLING DEPTH
The tiller has eight 10-inch diameter, spring steel
tines. Tine speed is 160 RPM The normal tilling
depth is
41/2 inches deep. It may be chanjied by
adjusting the depth bar and pressure exer:ed on
the handles. The tilling width may also be /aried.
See adjustment section.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on th
3 right
hand side of handle.
NOTE
Right hand side is determined frorr
the operator’s position standing be­
hind the tiller.
The throttle control lever adjusts the engine
speed. It also gives finger tip control of tie car­
buretor and magneto stop switch. With the throt­
tle control knob pushed completely forwerd, the
carburetor is in FAST position. Pulling the i hrottle
control back slightly adjusts the engine sfieed to
START. Pulling the throttle back further rsduces
the engine speed to SLOW. When the thnttle is
pulled completely back, the magneto stop switch
grounds out the spark and stops the engine. Move
the throttle control to slow when transporting the
tiller. When the tiller is being moved to or-from the
garden, the depth bar should be raised up until it
clears the ground.
The machine may be moved under its own power,
without damaging grass areas as long as it is
allowed to move freely. If the operator holds back,
it will start to dig.
Depth Bar
The depth bar acts as a brake for the tiller and con­
trols the depth and speed at which the machine
will operate. You may till deeper by moving the
depth bar all the way down. See adjustment sec­
tion.
Handle Pressure
Further control of tilling depth and travel speed
can be obtained by variation of pressure on the
handle. An upward pressure on the handle will
reduce the working depth and increase the for­
ward speed. A downward pressure on the handle
will increase the working depth and reduce the
forward speed. The type of soil and working condi­
tions will determine the actual setting of the
depth bar and the handle pressure required.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION
Remove the spark plug wire from
spark plug and ground against the
engine block (secure in “V” slot)
before making any adjustments or
performing maintenance. See fig­
ure 8.
HANDLE POSITION
The upper handle can be adjusted to two different
heights. The operator of the tiller can easily adjust
the handle position by unscrewing the two knobs,
removing the two bolts and reassembling in
another position. No tools are necessary to make
this adjustment. See figure 13.